ListenerListenerHealth‘Just shit luck’: Two brothers, two battles when testicular cancer strikes twiceBrothers share their stories of common cancer that strikes young men.07 Aug 06:00 PM
ListenerHealthIs the folk wisdom on carrots, beetroot and health true?Exploring the age-old claims that carrots help vision and beetroot cleanses the blood.06 Aug 06:00 PM
ListenerHealthAphasia: The common speech disorder often mistaken for dementiaPeer support, speech therapy and AI are among strategies to help with aphasia recovery.05 Aug 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhat NZ researchers are discovering about recovery from brain injuriesRecovery from brain injury a balancing act as the brain tries to repair neural pathways.04 Aug 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhy is it so hard to get the right help from ACC following a concussion diagnosis?Early treatment is critical to recover, but many sufferers struggle to get adequate help.03 Aug 06:00 PM
ListenerHealthNew research: How exercise with weights is vital for strength, cognition & healthy ageing27 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthFour surprising things women shared about menopause as I travelled NZAhead of her new Hot Mess Tour, Niki Bezzant on what NZ women tell her about menopause.26 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthSpotlight on 100-year-old TB vaccine for its potential to curb other illsThe surprising benefits of the TB vaccine.23 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthThe ingredients in flavoured milks that might surprise youFlavoured milk is a supermarket chameleon, so it pays to know more about what's in it.22 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthSjögren’s syndrome stripped my health, career and dreams – but not my hopeThe hidden toll of living with one of the world's most common autoimmune conditions.16 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthIf corn syrup can be unhealthy, shouldn’t we avoid eating corn?Corn products are not created equal, so it pays to know what that means for your body.14 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerOpinionAre we taking antibiotic resistance seriously enough?Resistance to common medicines is growing, but the bigger issue now is our waterways.11 Jul 08:48 PM
ListenerListenerHealthDoes junk food cause teenage acne?Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne. 09 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthDoes kānuka extract have life-extending potential?Exploratory science finds Kānuka oil's bio-actives may have anti-ageing properties. 08 Jul 08:34 PM
ListenerListenerOpinionRussell BrownRussell Brown: Medsafe stance could signal a new era for psychedelic medicineChanges to rules on psilocybin point to possible breakthroughs in mental health treatment.08 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthTrying to help someone who self-harms? Why ‘just stop’ doesn’t workHelping people who self-harm can be a long, slow process.07 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthFrom heartache to hope: How chronic illness inspired Debbie Harwood’s comebackMusic legend Debbie Harwood on what it's like to live with heart failure.02 Jul 06:02 PM
ListenerListenerHealthThe science of storing spuds - here’s where to keep themWhat new research shows about the best place to keep potatoes.28 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthDo you really need to take that dietary supplement?Just because a supplement is available over the counter doesn’t make it safe or necessary.25 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthMy ADHD was controlled - then I returned to NZ and a battle with a broken health systemA personal story of a fight against New Zealand's ADHD treatment regime.24 Jun 05:08 AM
ListenerListenerHealthCancer charity Look Good Feel Better gets a wellbeing-focused makeoverLook Good Feel Better adds yoga, mindfulness to cancer care toolkit.21 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthInstant sachet coffee is a popular choice, but what’s in it?Instant frothy coffee from a packet is much loved, but contains a long list of additives.16 Jun 06:49 PM
ListenerListenerHealthScotty Morrison: Matariki can be a reset for men’s health – mind, body and spiritHere's how sing Te Whare Tapa Whā model is an awesome starting point for holistic health.14 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhy ‘you are what you eat’ is one of the most dangerous food myths aroundIt sounds like common sense, but 'you are what you eat' reveals troubling food myths.11 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthMarc Wilson: How the 2025 Budget disappointed those working in mental healthNew initiatives identified, but the big issues were skirted around.09 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthNZ leads breakthroughs in MRI brain researchMRI innovation could predict dementia and guide brain surgery.08 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhat it’s like living with two autoimmune conditions: ‘I’ve had to adapt everything’Working mum Anita Hedges on managing the daily toll of MS and ulcerative colitis.04 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentAcid test: Why we used Lotto lady as guinea pig in psychedelic therapy trialSonia Gray fronts documentary on possible mental health benefits of hallucinogens. 01 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhy peanut butter isn’t the villian it’s sometimes made out to beNut butters are just as nutritionally packed as whole nuts but watch the additives. 30 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthDoes your metabolism really slow down as you age?Health in adulthood isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about listening more closely.28 May 06:59 PM
ListenerListenerOpinionMarc WilsonThe dark web: Why our horror youth suicide numbers demand actionCould a social media ban prevent youth suicide?27 May 06:00 PM